Registering for CITI TRainings
Research Compliance
This page includes step-by-step instructions to guide individuals through creating a CITI account and affiliating existing CITI accounts with Western Washington University.
Already have a CITI account?
If you already have a CITI account and need a reminder of how to login see our How to login to a CITI account page.
If you already have a CITI account set up with a different institution, skip to Add Affiliation section. If you would like to receive credit for modules previously taken, certain requirements must be met.
If you already have a CITI account affiliated with WWU and need to add a course see our Add a Course instructions
How to Create a CITI Account Step-By-Step
Step 1
Go to www.citiprogram.org and click Register.
OR go directly to the registration page on the CITI website.
Step 2
Click on "Select Your Organization Affiliation."
Step 3
Type “Western Washington University” into the search box.
Step 4
Agree to the Terms of Service and click “Continue to Create Your CITI Program Username/Password”
Step 5
Enter your name and email address. Your WWU email address is strongly recommended, but not required.
Step 6
Create your username and password. This does not have to be your Western ID.
Step 7
Select Your Country of Residence
Step 8
If you are a medical professional, Continuing Education Units are available for purchase.
Select "No" if you do not want to pay for CE credits.
Step 9
Enter the information requested by WWU.
WWU Researchers:
Enter your WWU email address
Non‐WWU Researchers:
You may use any email address
Step 10
Select the appropriate trainings for your research and funding.
Not sure which course you need for your research project? Review program specific requirements for more information using links below.
- HRPP/IRB protocols: Human Participants Research Training
- ACAUP/IACUC protocols: Animal Subjects Research Training
- Federally Funded Research Grants: Responsible Conduct of Research Training
- Research Security Training
Step 11
Be sure to select the Important Notice box to confirm that if you purchase additional courses, you are responsible for paying for them and that the CITI Program does not issue refunds.
This is NOT requiring that you pay for something.
Then select the "Complete Registration"
After you have completed your registration, click on the “Western Washington University” box to display the courses that you selected.
Click the course link to begin taking the course.
Adding WWU Affiliation to Pre-Existing CITI Account
The steps below will assist you if you have mistakenly chosen the wrong institution, your institution has changed, or you have an affiliation with more than one institution and need to transfer module completion credit.
If you would like to receive credit for modules previously taken, the following requirements must be met:
- To transfer course credit between institutions, you will need to be affiliated with both institutions (your previous institution and your new institution).
- When you are affiliated with both institutions, enroll in the courses that need to be transferred. You will need to enroll in the same stage of the course (Basic / Refresher) for a transfer to occur.
- Each institution determines the time frame in which modules are transferable. This time frame can span any time between 1 and 10 years. Some institutions opt out of this option and do not allow module completion credit to transfer.
Step 1
After logging into your CITI Program account, click on the link Add Institutional Affiliation.
Step 2
Type and choose the correct institution from the search box.
Step 3
Confirm you have selected the right institution and agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Step 4
Answer the member information questions required by your newly affiliated institution and enroll in the course(s) for your newly affiliated institution.
Need help?
Contact CITI Customer Support.
Not sure which course you need for your research project?
Review program specific requirements for more information using links below.